Convection Current

Synonyms of convection current

• thermal current
• heat current
• thermal convection

Antonyms of convection current

• stagnant current
• still current
• stationary current

Collocations of convection current

natural convection

Frequency: 70 %

The heat from the stove caused a natural convection current in the room.

heat transfer

Frequency: 65 %

Convection currents are a form of heat transfer in fluids.

fluid flow

Frequency: 60 %

The convection current in the lava lamp demonstrated fluid flow dynamics.

thermal gradient

Frequency: 50 %

The convection current was driven by the thermal gradient between the hot and cold surfaces.

vertical motion

Frequency: 40 %

The convection current exhibited vertical motion as it rose and fell in the atmosphere.

Idiomatic Expressions for convection current

• Phrase: get caught in a convection current
  Meaning: to be trapped or carried along by a strong flow of air or water
  Usage: The swimmer got caught in a convection current and had to be rescued by a lifeguard.